The National Paralysis Resource Center (operated by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation) will be offering two webinars on volunteer opportunities and virtual support groups. See below for more details and registration links. Get Involved: Volunteer and Advocacy Opportunities with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Wednesday, August 18, at 2:00 PM ET

 The Latest from CDC: As we learn more about the Delta variant, CDC has updated its masking guidance for people who are vaccinated. Here is what you need to know:

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of receiving recommended vaccines throughout your life.

Dozens of community-based dementia programs have launched over the last few decades to support people living with dementia and their family caregivers. These programs also provide education and training for professionals and members of the community.

Thursday, September 9, 2021, 2:00-3:00 PM ET Webinar Registration closes September 3, 2021. Space is limited.

Researchers at Emory University Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center are gathering data on diverse LGBTQ caregivers in order to discover the unique obstacles they face in their role.

Communicating clearly and effectively about a community-based organization’s capabilities removes one of the biggest barriers to health care contracting for aging and disability community-based organizations (CBOs), allowing for successful cross-sector partnerships and healthier communities. A new toolkit guides aging and disability CBOs seeking partnerships and conducting outreach with potential health care partners.

Presentation: Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 1:00–4:00 PM ET 

ACL's

August 18, 2021, at 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET Register for the webinar.